This year you should see much more nutritional information and other information about the foods we are serving in The Commons. Click on "The Commons Nutrition" on the left to see nutritional information for the food you're eating.
Click on "Sustainability" on the left to see what we're doing to source quaility ingredients and products.
Vegetarian dishes are denoted by a single wheat symbol and Vegan dishes are denoted by a double wheat symbol listed on the menus.
USDA has released the My Plate food guidance system.
| Balancing Calories | ||
| ● | Enjoy your food, but eat less. | |
| ● | Avoid oversized portions. | |
| Foods to Increase | ||
| ● | Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. | |
| ● | Make at least half your grains whole grains. | |
| ● | Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. | |
| Foods to Reduce | ||
| ● | Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. | |
| ● | Drink water instead of sugary drinks. | |
